Author Archives: Ron Conte

Are Catholics permitted to hold any opinion once held by a Saint?

Posted on 23 May 2013 by Ron Conte

Not necessarily. The Roman Catholic Magisterium continues to teach and to clarify the truths found in the Sacred Deposit of Faith (Tradition and Scripture). Any new development of doctrine and any magisterial teachings issued subsequent to the time of that … Continue reading →

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Iran Poised for Nuclear Breakout

Posted on 23 May 2013 by Ron Conte

Latest IAEA Report The 22 May 2013 IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program presents the following. As of May 2013, Iran possessed 6357 kg of 5% enriched Uranium-235 and 182 kg of 20% U-235. But the total amount of 20% … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of the Jewish Dietary Laws

Posted on 20 May 2013 by Ron Conte

The Jewish dietary laws were a living parable. In distinguishing between clean and unclean foods every day, the devout Jew learns to take the will of God into account in daily life. Clean and unclean foods figuratively represent good and … Continue reading →

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The Tribulation: What Are You Doing To Prepare?

Posted on 20 May 2013 by Ron Conte

If you agree with me that the start of the tribulation is imminent, what are you doing to prepare for it? Most Catholics who believe that the end times will begin soon are actually doing nothing to prepare. My thoughts … Continue reading →

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7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit and 7 Cardinal Virtues

Posted on 19 May 2013 by Ron Conte

In my theological opinion, the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are the same as the seven infused cardinal virtues. At Baptism, when sanctifying grace is received, the Holy Spirit infuses the baptized person with the three theological virtues and … Continue reading →

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Lying to Nazis to Save Jews

Posted on 17 May 2013 by Ron Conte

It never fails, when the subject of the morality of lying arises in a discussion, that someone will propose the scenario of lying to Nazis to save Jews. You are hiding innocent Jews in your home. Nazis arrive at your … Continue reading →

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The Impracticality of Lying

Posted on 17 May 2013 by Ron Conte

The Roman Catholic Magisterium infallibly teaches that some knowingly chosen acts are inherently immoral; such acts are wrong by their very nature, independent of intention and circumstances. Lying is intrinsically evil, it is wrong by its very nature (CCC 2485), … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Akin’s Rejection of the Dogma of Intrinsic Evil

Posted on 16 May 2013 by Ron Conte

The ordinary and universal Magisterium infallibly teaches that certain types of acts are intrinsically evil, i.e. wrong by their very nature, apart from intentions and circumstances. See my post: The Dogma of Intrinsically Evil Acts. Pope John Paul II: “The … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis and the Tribulation part 3

Posted on 13 May 2013 by Ron Conte

Commentator Sandro Magister has noted an unusual behavior by Pope Francis at most Masses — he does not give Communion to the faithful. At the moment of communion, pope Jorge Mario Bergoglio does not administer it himself, but allows others … Continue reading →

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More on Pope Francis and the Tribulation

Posted on 12 May 2013 by Ron Conte

In yet another indication that his Pontificate is closely associated with the tribulation, Pope Francis has canonized hundreds of new Saints, each of whom was martyred for refusing to convert to Islam, when Turkish Muslims invaded Italy in 1480. The … Continue reading →

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Is Creation in a Fallen State?

Posted on 10 May 2013 by Ron Conte

When Adam and Eve sinned in the garden of Eden (paradise), they fell from grace. In a sense, humanity was tested by God, and we failed. But why did Adam and Eve need to be in paradise, to be tested? … Continue reading →

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Is the Book of Revelation about the Future?

Posted on 5 May 2013 by Ron Conte

I read a disturbing post the other day, over at Taylor Marshall’s blog: The Two Beasts in Revelation – What Do They Represent? And I’ve read similar material by other authors also, on Revelation as well as on the Book … Continue reading →

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